Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleRegistered Nurse 2 Community
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $118370 to $128031 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Qualifications: Candidates must be licensed and currently a registered professional nurse in New York State; and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience. One year of this experience must have been providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, addiction, or substance use disorders in a community setting.
Substitution: a bachelor’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience; and a master’s degree in nursing may substitute for two years of general post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
Transfer Qualifications: Candidates must currently be a permanent Registered Nurse 2 or be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Duties Description The Registered Nurse 2 (Community) position will provide administrative oversight to assigned Family Care Homes. The Family Care RN 2 will also work within the framework of a treatment team providing nursing service to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, and their caretakers, the Family Care Providers. The Family Care RN 2 visits the individuals in their home or in the community to make recommendations for emergency or continuing care, suggest alternative treatment plans, and teach the Family Care Provider (FCP) methods of dealing with emergencies. They also ensure that the health care needs of the individuals are provided and work with appropriated community agencies as necessary and ensure a coordinated team treatment plan. The Family Care RN 2 will be assigned to Family Care homes located in Dutchess County and may provide coverage in other counties. The incumbent will be based out of the Poughkeepsie office.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensures compliance with the Taconic DDSOO Policy/Procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provides clinical oversight of the individuals health, coordinates the individual’s health care services, conducts on site announced and unannounced visits, develops plan of nursing service, provide nursing care, assist with medical appointments, provides guidance, and makes recommendations based on the individuals medical needs.
• Acts as a liaison between the Individual, Family Care Provider, involved families, and other members of the treatment team.
• Communicate the individual’s health condition/care to treatment team.
• Evaluates the individual’s health care needs and treatment plan for effectiveness and make recommendations for emergency and/or continuing care.
• Communicates and coordinate care with community agencies including day programs to review treatment plan and adjusts, as necessary.
• Participates in assessing the Family Care Provider’s skills and abilities in addressing the needs of the individuals.
• Provides guidance and training to the Family Care Providers in dealing with emergencies/routine medical care.
• Provides training, education and support to the Providers and the individuals regarding health care issues and preventative health strategies.
• Participates in the assessment of the home’s physical environment and develops recommendations such as environmental modifications as appropriate to meet the individuals needs based on the environmental assessment.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
If you are hired under the HELPS Program, you will be first be appointed as a temporary employee. In May 2024, if you are performing successfully in the position, your appointment will be changed from temporary to permanent non-competitive. Once you are in permanent status, your official probationary period will begin and you may take any promotion exam for which you are qualified.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office at (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
NYS offers Incredible Benefits!
Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
Health Care Coverage
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Retirement Program
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
Additional Benefits
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 845-877-6821 ext.3367
Email Address opwdd.sm.Taconic.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Human Resources Taconic DDSOO
25 Center Circle
Notes on Applyingnterested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications and a current resume, to the Taconic DDSOO Human Resources Office. Please provide your social security number for service certification and transfer eligibility determination process. Please be sure to include the vacancy number, job title and location on your resume.
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